It was just after 9 o'clock in the morning on January 6, 1910. Gong Ren and Tang Qingying just set up a stall in front of the grocery store. I heard the sound of an unusually fierce platoon gun. After a while there was another burst of gunfire. It sounded like a big battle. At least a few hundred gunshots. Gong Ren's heart tightened. Lowered his voice and asked Tang Qingying: "What's the matter. Did the uprising start ahead of schedule?"

Tang Qingying listened intently for a while. Said to Gong Ren: "It's not like. Why didn't you hear the sound of the two armies fighting? Just unilaterally put the gun. Maybe it's a drill. Or. Let's take a look."

The situation is urgent. Two people hurriedly picked up the stall. Shut the door. Then he hired a carriage and galloped forward following the sound of gunfire. Halfway through, I heard another burst of shells exploding. Tang Qingying proved her judgment more and more: "After the gun. It's so quiet. And the guns rang out for a while. There is always some pause. Very regular. Purely a drill. Clear the nerves on the dog. There was no war. What are you wasting all those bullets for?"

It's been a while. Only then did they arrive at the live firing range. The shooting range is a small stone mountain. Troops were sent around to block the field. The two quietly avoided the sentry. Got into a hidden place. Watch the drill. A row of targets was placed in front of the small stone mountain. A platoon of soldiers lying on the ground. Keep shooting at those targets. Shot for a while. Then switch to a platoon of soldiers to shoot. Rock piles are built on the top of the mountain. The artillery battalion was constantly shelling targets on the hill. From time to time, the gravel on the mountain flies. Radially into the sky. And then it fell from the sky again. The whole mountain is filled with gunsmoke. A mess.

This burst of guns aroused Tang Qingying's desire to fight. She staggered and said, "Give me a cannon. You can't smash the stone bunker on the top of the mountain. Why are these artillerymen so stupid. Not at all."

Gong Ren laughed at her and said, "Have you ever shot a cannon? Really give you a cannon. It's not as good as someone else's game. I might as well give you a gun." Tang Qingying jumped to her feet again and said, "I haven't shot for a long time. It's almost gone. Brother Gong Ren. Next command. Tell me to grab a gun. You can't beat all those who are in power to death."

Gong Ren criticized her and said: "Nonsense. Do you know which officer is the enemy. Which officer is our comrade? This army is not to be underestimated. When the time comes, the flag will wave. Maybe they'll follow us to Beijing to kill. It will turn the Qing government upside down!"

I've been watching it for a while. Gong Ren urged her to say, "This is a drill. It's not a real war. Nothing to look at. Let's go back." Tang Qingying turned her head and said, "You go back. I'm not going back anyway. Smell the bullets and guns. It smells so much better than smelling those melon seeds and candy." Gong Ren said, "No. I'll have to watch you point. Or. I'm afraid you'll get excited. Snatched a gun. Ping-pong work. That's not messing around. Walk. Let's go."

Gong Ren pulled Tang Qingying strongly. Hired a carriage. Back to the grocery store. They are barely coping with the buying and selling. But I heard the gunshots at the shooting range. Those guns rang out all day.

The next day. Day 3. The gunfire went off for another two days. In the evening of the third day. The soldiers returning to the battalion went to the grocery store to buy groceries. Many of the soldiers also talked with interest about the live ammunition. Some said, "My marksmanship is much more accurate than it used to be." Some said, "This time it's enough to get a gun addiction." There is no limit to those who are in office. Let's shoot tomorrow. If you don't shoot again. I can't fight if I want to."

Soon. Ni Yingdian came to buy something. Gong Ren hurriedly said to him, "Platoon Commander Ni. If you want to order something good. Pick in the house." Ni Yingdian followed Gongren to the inner room. Gong Ren closed the door casually.

Ni Yingdian entered the house and said, "The soldier's bullets have run out. The shells also ran out. The standing guard only fired 5 rounds. In the event of an uprising. The gun in the soldier's hand becomes a burning stick." Gong Ren suddenly felt that things were a little sinister. Asked Ni Yingdian: "Tell me. Isn't the army firing bullets anymore?" Ni Yingdian said: "If they really don't send it. What can we do? There's really nothing I can do."

Gong Ren lowered his head. frowned. Feel it in your heart. This live-fire exercise itself. Isn't it a major conspiracy by the head of the Qing army? Thinking about it. Suddenly a thigh slap. Say, "It's broken. We've fallen for the enemy's tricks."

"What do you say?" Ni Yingdian asked.

"Do you need to ask?" Gong Ren said. Bullet. Bullet. The gun is all about bullets. If only there were no bullets in the gun. How else do we revolt. How to fight the Qing army. The so-called soldiers who surrender without a fight. That's it. No need to fight. The enemy disarmed us completely."

Ni Yingdian also suddenly realized and said, "Yes. How could I not have thought of this? If you think about it. It would be better to tell the soldiers to hide more bullets."

The male tenacy also patted his legs. He sighed and said, "I can't blame you for this. I'm responsible, too. At this critical moment in the uprising. A careless move. You could lose it all."

Ni Yingdian said again: "Since the last time the alliance ticket was searched out by Qi Guan. Platoon Commander Bazel ran away. The reactionary officers of the battalions seemed to be particularly alert. It seems to be watching our movements. I was not transferred from the 2nd platoon of the right team to the 2nd platoon of the left team as a platoon leader. Sun Yinchang, the captain of the left team, is a reactionary. Oppose me at every turn. This right team is not the same as the left team. The right team is supported by the captain and a platoon leader. The work is much easier to do. And the captain of the left team is such a card. I really feel constrained at every turn."

Gong Ren felt that the problem was indeed very serious. After thinking for a while, he said, "Birds don't fly without heads. Man walks without a head. If you are plotted by Sun Yinchang. Our losses are too great. Don't do it in the camp yet. Let's move on to secret work. There's a lot of work to do." Ni Yingdian said: "I'm not afraid. Work in the military. It's more convenient."

Gong Ren shook his head and said, "Now you're exposed. The Qing army can arrest you at any time. When the break continues. It will be in turmoil. There can be no more hesitation. From this time on. Don't go back."

Ni Yingdian thought about it. Nodding.

Gong Ren asked, "Do you think the time is ripe for an uprising?"

Ni Yingdian said: "There are nearly 6,000 new troops in Guangzhou's three targets. The membership of the league has grown to 3,000. Plus the backbone. In fact, we have all 3 target armies. Now the army in Guangdong is about 10,000 people. Only the Forces nouvelles are well trained. Well-armed. The new army moves. No other army can deal with it. We also did a lot of work on the patrol battalion. There were many soldiers who were willing to follow the new army in the uprising. In addition, the military and civilian responses of Panyu, Nanhai and Shunde were contacted. It is not difficult for the revolution to succeed. Now I'm afraid that we are short of bullets. But if you wait for a long time. I'm afraid that the situation will change. As soon as an event occurs that is not favorable to us. We will regret it. I think. We need to hurry up and make plans for an uprising. Hurry up all kinds of preparations for the uprising. Immediately prepare for an uprising."

Gong Ren asked again: "When do you think it is good to revolt?" Ni Yingdian thought about it and said, "The night is long and there are many dreams. There are now more than 20 days left until the lunar year. Uprisings are best before the lunar calendar. But China has an old habit. Lunar years are all stopped buying and selling. I'm afraid that the logistics supply will not be smooth. Or. It's around the 15th of the first month. It couldn't be any longer. What do you think?"

Gong Ren thought about it for a while. Say, "Okay. I reported this matter to Zhao Sheng in time. You can report to him in person when you have time. Let's hurry up and prepare for an uprising."

February 5th. That is, December 26 of the lunar calendar. Ni Yingdian went to Hong Kong to report to the Southern Branch of the League. Discuss launching an uprising around the Lantern Festival in the old calendar.

February 9th. That is, the old calendar Chinese New Year's Eve. It's the last day of the year. From time to time, the streets are filled with the sound of firecrackers for the New Year. The residents have already stocked up on the New Year's goods. Pedestrians on the road have also become increasingly scarce. Only a few soldiers with no home to return to roam the streets. I've been holding back for half a year. Gong Ren also felt depressed. Discussed it with Tang Qingying. A man looks at a stall. The other went shopping.

After lunch. Tang Qingying turned around and came back to look at the stall. Male toughness dressed up. Also wander the streets. Three turns and two turns will be in front of the City God Temple.

This is the liveliest grocery market in Guangzhou. Playing tricks and watching Western movies. Buying and selling all kinds of antiques, calligraphy and paintings. We have everything you need to deal with all kinds of snacks. There are many garrisons in Guangzhou. There are also many soldiers hanging out in the market. Suddenly, I heard a quarrel over there. Gong Ren is idle. Also go over there to see the excitement. Take a closer look. It turned out that a soldier had a quarrel with the owner of the shop.

The soldier said, "I printed 100 business cards. The money that is said to be good is 2 jiao 5 cents. The money is not less for you. Why only print 50 copies for me?"

Boss accompanied by a smiling face. Explained: "Boss. It turned out to be 100 business cards printed. Quality handicap. This time came good paper. The cost is high. So only 50 were printed." The soldier said, "No. You know what I do. And then half a month and a month. You just don't want money. Shiro gave me these business cards. I'm going to think about it too."

Quarrel between two people. Attracted a police officer. The police came up and intervened, saying, "It's a big New Year. Don't be noisy. Affect the order of the street is not good. You're done with it. To each his own thing." The soldier grumbled. He ridiculed the policeman and said, "There is no grass by the river. Don't talk too much. Just keep my word for it. The gendarmerie should also take care of it. What kind of mountain are you?"

The cop ate a nest of chickens. I know that this soldier is also a three-legged toad. No more words. Stand aside and pretend you can't hear.

The soldier said to the boss, "Since you have printed me 50 fewer business cards. Forget it. But I'll have to give you six cents less." The boss said, "That's not going to work." The soldier smiled and said, "You know. Why do we come to engrave the seal. Why come and print business cards. I don't understand. Maybe one day we'll be promoted. There is no badge or business card. Which line. How can it be like you. Dead grandson." He was still angry. Kicked twice at the counter.

The boss looked at and kicked him at the counter. He turned his face and said, "Soldier. Buying and selling is not benevolent. You can't kick me at the counter." The soldier is getting more and more angry. yelled at him, "Kick you at the counter. I'm going to kick it again. And smash." As he spoke, he kicked and slammed his hands. The counter is also not sturdy. In a few clicks, it was scattered.

The boss's face was as swollen as pork liver. If you catch the soldier, let him pay for it. The police also came up to fight the grievances. Say, "Soldier. Come with me to a game." The soldiers were dragged by the two men. I was even more unconvinced. Got into a fight with those two men.

Gong Ren looks at it in his eyes. Anxious in the heart. This time and the police clash. Completely unnecessary. I didn't wait for the public tenacity to go up and persuade the fight. At this time, seven or eight more soldiers passed by. Coincidentally with the acquaintance of the soldier. The soldier greeted him. This ** person went up together. Press that cop and the boss will hit. Soon. The beating made the policeman's nose blue and his face swollen.

The police were beaten urgently. Hurriedly took out the whistle from his pocket and blew it. More than 20 heavily armed policemen blew at once. Surrounded this ** soldier. Forced with a gun. Brought back to the police station.

There are quite a few soldiers hanging out on the streets. Heard the news. Talk. Anger anomalous. They greeted each other and gathered in front of the police station. In the evening. More than 300 people have gathered in front of the police station. Several times pushed the police guarding the door away. Crowded into the police station. They have accused the police of being rude.

Gong Ren is not familiar with people in the military circles. Ni Yingdian reported to work in Hong Kong at this time. I'm so anxious that I'm really like an ant on a hot pot. The soldiers can only be persuaded to be patient. Don't escalate the situation. But none of the soldiers listened to the public tenacity. Or make things bigger and bigger.

Gong Ren had no choice but to send a telegram to Hong Kong. Inform Ni Yingdian, Zhao Sheng and others of the matter here.

At 11 o'clock in the evening, the 2nd Biao 1 battalion took Zhou Zhankui to the police station to bring back the eight detained soldiers.

Ni Yingdian was very anxious when she heard the news in Hong Kong. Immediately discuss with Huang Xing, Zhao Sheng, Hu Hanmin and others. Ni Yingdian said: "This so-called small intolerable is a big plan. I see the arrow on the bow. Had to send. Strike while the iron is hot. Immediate uprising. If the situation continues to develop. It's going to be hard for us to navigate."

Zhao Sheng asked Hu Hanmin, who was in charge of logistics, and said: "If there is an uprising immediately. Can you guarantee the supply?"

Hu Hanmin shook his head and said, "Firearms, money, food. But they were all prepared according to the 15th day of the first month. Tell me to take it out now. I really don't have any." Ni Yingdian said anxiously: "The situation in Guangzhou. It changes every hour. Four or five more days. The Qing army will crush us so that we will not be able to revolt. Press me up. It can't be more than 3 days, and it must be revolted within 3 days."

Hu Hanmin sighed. Keep your head down and don't speak. Zhao Sheng looked at Ni Yingdian and then at Huang Xing. Can't make up your mind.

Huang Xing thought nervously. I thought about it for a while. He said decisively, "You see if this will work. The first and second junior high schools and the third junior high school. In the event of an uprising. It is true that the store is closed. Poor traffic. It is very difficult for us to be logistically difficult. Lunar New Year. That is, February 15th. How's that?" Huang Xing finished speaking. I glanced at everyone. Zhao Sheng nodded. Consent.

Hu Hanmin shook his head and said, "I really feel very embarrassed. Everyone knows the customs and habits of China. Business closure. The factory is closed. Ships are out of service. I can't find anyone."

Ni Yingdian was anxious. He waved his fist and said, "For this uprising. How much effort we have spent. How many soldiers were mobilized. A lot of backbones have been exposed. It's not that we wiped out the Qing army. It was the Qing army that wiped us out. The later the situation is, the more unfavorable it is for the uprising. It can't be delayed any longer."

Huang Xing waved his hand and said, "Okay. The day is so set. Comrade Ni Yingdian. You rush back to Guangzhou as soon as possible. to control the situation there." Ni Yingdian nodded and said, "After the meeting. I'll go back right away." Huang Xing said again: "I. . . Zhao Sheng and Hu Hanmin swept the tail here. Before February 15th, we went to Guangzhou. After the uprising was launched, Ni Yingdian and I led the new army and the patrol battalion out of Jiangxi and Hunan respectively to advance north. Comrades Zhao Sheng and Hu Hanmin stayed in Guangdong to manage the rear. Let's see how it goes."

They then split up to express their personal opinions and various supplementary opinions on the uprising. The meeting lasted until near dawn.

The next morning. That is, the first day of the first month. Ni Yingdian hurriedly wiped her face and rushed to the Hong Kong dock. Take a look at the pier. Empty ships are parked there. There was not a single person on board. Ni Yingdian wants bad things. Hurry up and find someone everywhere. I searched for a long time. Only then did I find a drunk man watching the ship in the cabin.

Ni Yingdian asked anxiously: "Can you sail today?" The drunkard poured wine into his mouth and said, "Sail. Is that...... Impossible. You know...... I don't know. Today is the New Year...... The first year of junior high school." Ni Yingdian said: "Master. Can you drive a boat. I'm in a hurry. How much do you want. How much money I'll give you." The man grinned and said, "Money. Is it good...... Affair. But I recognize ...... Money. Boat...... but they don't know me; I don't know how to sail again. You go to the rulers." After speaking. and poured wine into his mouth, and poured vegetables into his mouth.

was so anxious that Ni Yingdian stomped her feet again and again. Shouting loudly for the damn Spring Festival. and circled around the docks looking for people. But I searched for a long time. The people I met didn't mean that they didn't belong to home. That is, the ship does not sail......

Chinese New Year's Eve. Where do Gong Ren and Tang Qingying still have the heart to sleep. While anxiously waiting for Ni Yingdian to return. While waiting for news from the Forces nouvelles. Time ticks by. The two of them felt the danger and were getting closer and closer to the revolutionary party.

Tang Qingying couldn't wait any longer. Sleeves rolled up. He shouted, "Let's just work with those soldiers. What are you waiting for. If we drag it any longer, we will have to let the Qing dogs pick us up and kill us one by one." Gong Ren said to her, "No. Running horses are running horses. Don't mess around. The more critical this moment is. The more we have to be calm. So be it. You're here to guard the old camp. Don't cut off contact. I'll go to the barracks and have a look."

Gong Ren quickly arrived in the back room. Dressed in a New Army outfit. Then to the right team of the 2nd Artillery Battalion in Yantang. Found the captain of the right team, Zhong Deyi. The two of them quickly rushed to the 2nd bid of the North School Field.

At this time, the 8 soldiers who had been captured had just been released. They became the center of the soldiers. After arriving at the police station. How to be tied up by the police. How to be verbally abused by the police. How to get beaten by the police. The more he talked, the more angry he became. Some even showed the wounds on their bodies. Let the soldiers watch.

The soldiers were indignant . Some scolded the police and said, "These police officers are too bullying. We're just going to do it the other way around." Some said, "What are we doing? I also have a gun in my hand. I'm afraid of him." Some agitated and said: "Early anti-is also anti-. Late anti is also anti. We're just going to do it today." Some of them went into the house and touched their guns.

Gong Ren has found the backbone of several alliances. Tell them to organize the soldiers to be patient. Wait for orders. Zhong Deyi said to the soldiers with guns: "Brothers. Brethren. Let off steam. What's the matter. Let's talk about it together. Okay, no."

The soldiers with guns glared at Zhong Deyi and said, "Huh. What do you do. How don't I know you. Why does it smell like this?" Zhong Deyi explained: "I am from the 1st standard and 2nd battalion. It's Ni Yingdian's friend. Ni Yingdian is not there. He told me to carry a letter. Let's get rid of the gas first. Be organized. Discipline. You say yes."

As soon as those few people with guns heard that it was Ni Yingdian's words. He was silent.

Several backbones of the alliance have advised everyone. What's the matter. I'll talk about it when Ni Yingdian comes back. Everyone should be disciplined. The soldiers then walked back to their rooms. A storm has finally subsided.